The Christmas tree ‘Silver Belle’ shines on the West Lawn in Washington, D.C.
Capitol Christmas Tree Ceremony Highlights Nevada’s First Tree On December 2, 2025, House Speaker Mike Johnson and members of Nevada’s congressional delegation lit the Christmas tree at the U.S. Capitol, marking the start of the holiday season in Washington, D.C. The tree, affectionately named “Silver Bell” in tribute to Nevada’s nickname, was revealed during a […]
West Virginia brings back school vaccination rules that ban religious exemptions.
West Virginia State Board of Education Reinstates Vaccination Policy The West Virginia State Board of Education has decided to reinstate its vaccination policy for schools after the state Supreme Court intervened. This came about when the Supreme Court overruled a lower court’s decision that permitted parents to refuse vaccines for their children based on religious […]
Driver saved after hanging 100 feet above the ground on a West Virginia highway
A truck driver was dramatically rescued after his cargo truck plunged off a snowy highway in West Virginia, leaving the cab perilously hanging from a bridge nearly 100 feet above the ground. The Hurricane Fire Department received an emergency call about a vehicle accident on Route 35 in Mason County at around 6:25 a.m. However, […]
West Virginia governor says National Guard member Andrew Wolfe, who was shot in DC, is showing improvement.
Charleston, W.Va. — Updates on National Guard Members Shot in D.C. A member of the West Virginia National Guard who suffered severe injuries in a daylight shooting in Washington, D.C. last week is still in critical condition but beginning to show some signs of responsiveness. According to Governor Patrick Morrisey, 24-year-old U.S. Air Force Chief […]
West Virginia guardsman is showing progress after the DC shooting, according to the governor.
West Virginia Honors Fallen National Guard Soldiers West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrissey, alongside Maj. Gen. James Seward, the state’s National Guard Adjutant General, shared updates regarding an ongoing operation in Washington and the health of Guard Sgt. Andrew Wolf, who was seriously injured recently. Wolf, hailing from Inwood, West Virginia, and Spc. Sarah Beckstrom from […]
West Virginia football pays tribute to National Guard members who were shot in D.C.
Moment of Silence at West Virginia Game for Fallen Guardsmen Before the West Virginia Mountaineers faced off against the No. 5 Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday, the crowd participated in a moment of silence. This was to honor the two West Virginia National Guard soldiers tragically shot in Washington, D.C., earlier that week. The […]
West Virginia officials criticize Afghan withdrawal following DC National Guard shooting
Tragedy in West Virginia After Thanksgiving Shooting In Charleston, West Virginia, officials expressed their outrage following a shooting on Thanksgiving night that resulted in the death of one member of the West Virginia National Guard. The incident also left another person critically injured. One local leader criticized the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, […]
Guardsmen Shot Named as Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe from West Virginia
District of Columbia Attorney Janine Pirro has identified the two National Guard soldiers who were shot near the White House as Sara Beckstrom, 20, and Andrew Wolf, 24, both from West Virginia. Pirro revealed their identities at a Thanksgiving morning press conference, alongside FBI Director Kash Patel and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser. “They were wearing […]
West Virginia judge permits religious exceptions to school vaccination requirement
West Virginia Judge Rules on Vaccine Exemptions for Religious Beliefs A judge in West Virginia has determined that parents can cite their religious beliefs to avoid school vaccination mandates for their children. On Wednesday, Judge Michael Froble from the Raleigh County Circuit Court issued a permanent injunction that allows children from families who refuse vaccinations […]
West Virginia Governor takes back claim about two National Guard members killed in D.C. shooting.
Tragic Shooting in Washington, D.C. As of earlier today, West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has retracted his initial comments about the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C. He mentioned he had been receiving “conflicting reports” regarding their condition. Update – 12:40 PM – Sadly, news has emerged confirming that the two soldiers […]